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Extended Touring

EXPLORING JAPAN

11 Day Japan World Heritage

HIGHLIGHTS: Day 8: Kyoto
• Shinkansen bullet train Today discover Kyoto’s treasures at your own pace.
• Harajuku Explore the World Heritage listed Kiyomizu-dera
• Asakusa Temple, and the quaint Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka
streets. In the evening explore Kyoto’s famed Gion
• Lake Ashi cruise entertainment district. (B)
• Shirakawago village
• Nijo Castle Day 9: Kyoto to Mt Koya
• Golden Pavilion Travel by train, cable car and local bus to Mt Koya
• Koya-san World Heritage Site for your Shukubo (temple stay).
• Shukubo (temple stay) Relax and experience the temple, its lifestyle and
Buddhism. Enjoy a tasty vegetarian dinner. Overnight
Day 1: Tokyo at Mt Koya. (BD)
On arrival in Tokyo, meet your local representative
and be transferred to your hotel. Stay the next two Day 10: Mt Koya to Osaka
nights at Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu (or similar). Rise early to listen to the monks chanting, an
enlightening experience. Following breakfast, travel
Day 2: Tokyo to Osaka. (B)
Explore Tokyo’s highlights on a half day private
guided tour. Travel by train to Meiji Jingu shrine and Day 11: Osaka
Harajuku. Here you will see the latest colourful cult Your tour concludes this morning upon check-out
fashions. Continue to Asakusa, and explore Sensoji from the hotel. (B)
Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street. (BL)
Includes:
Day 3: Tokyo to Hakone • 10 nights 31/2 to 4 star hotel accommodation
Travel from Tokyo to Hakone by Shinkansen bullet • Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch,
train. Explore the region with the Hakone Freepass D = dinner)
which includes use of all public transport in the • Half day Tokyo City Highlights tour
region including buses, mountain railways, cable
cars and even a pirate ship across Lake Ashi. Stay • Full day Hakone private tour
overnight at Hakone Pax Yoshino (or similar). (BD) • 3 day Takayama and Shirakawago Explorer
• Half day Kyoto private tour
Day 4: Hakone to Takayama • 2 day Koya-san World Heritage ticket
Venture from Hakone to Takayama by train. Spend
COACH the day at leisure exploring Takayama. This city is • Local English-speaking guide
RAIL known for its shrine and temple architecture. Stay • Airport transfers to Tokyo accommodation
STAY (NO. OF NIGHTS) the next two nights at Hotel Associa Takayma • Airport transfer from Osaka City Air Terminal to
Resort. (B) Kansai Airport
Day 5: Shirakawago Tour Type: Independent
SHIRAKAWAGO Explore the unique hamlet of Shirakawago. Hidden Departs: Tokyo (TYO), daily
2 TAKAYAMA deep in the pine-covered mountains of Hakusan Concludes: Osaka
National Park, Shirakawago is filled with pretty
farmhouses, barns and sheds with steeply pitched
TOKYO 2
thatched roofs designed to withstand the heavy
winter snowfall. (B)
1 HAKONE Day 6: Takayama to Kyoto
KYOTO 3
NAGOYA Travel by train to Kyoto and check-in to your hotel.
Stay the next three nights at Royal Hotel The Kyoto
Sanjo. (B)
OSAKA 1
1 MT KOYA Day 7: Kyoto
Built in 1603, visit Nijo Castle before marvelling at
one of Japan’s most cherished temples, the Golden
Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji). (B) FROM PRICE:
Adult twin share $5827^
^ From price is a guide only.
12 The prices in this brochure are intended as a guide only. Prices are in New Zealand Dollars and are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified.
Please refer to page 4 for an explanation of “From” prices and ask your travel agent for our best price.